Matter, Mass, and Volume (Click here for the matter game)

Mass – The measure of how much matter there is in an object.

Volume – The amount of space an object takes up.

Matter - Anything that has mass and takes up space.

States of Matter

The particles in a substance are arranged and move differently

when the substance is different states.

Solids: Particles are arranged in tight rows and vibrate slightly.

Liquids:Particles move around each other but remain in contact.

Gases: Particles move freely and quickly. There can be great distance between particles.

Particles in a Solid

Particles in a Liquid

Particles in a Gas